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Consumers aren't buying big-ticket items right now.

Polaris is feeling the heat, as in its recent earnings report, the brand stated it saw its profits drop a whopping 82% compared to last year. That's, uh...bad. 

During the call, Polaris' CEO Mike Speetzen stated that one factor, high interest rates, was very much an issue causing distress within the company. Higher interest rates mean it's harder not to be underwater on a purchase, as well as making payments affordable. And that while the Federal Reserve marginally lowering interest rates helped, more would need to be done in order to get people financing these machines again. 

Another big issue that Polaris is facing, though not something that was brought up during the call, was that the entire snowmobile industry felt more pain than usual as last year's snowfall on the East Coast of the United States wasn't something to write home about. Indeed, the lack of snow for the vast majority of the East Coast caused many to not only push off buying a new machine, but even registrations of old machines were down. That's just another blow to the company's profits.

Speetzen did state that one issue Polaris is looking to address is outdated inventory that's now stockpiling on dealership lots. "A healthy dealer network is one of the critical components to our long-term success, which is why we have anchored our current production and shipment plans to our goal of lowering dealer inventory by 15 to 20 percent by the end of the year, and I am encouraged by the progress being made," said Speetzen in a press release ahead of the call. 

Polaris now expects to see about a 20% fall in profits compared to last year. As you'd expect, the company's stock price has tumbled slightly on that news. Likewise, Polaris stated that in order to have a better outlook going forward, the company will be doing certain restructuring plans, stating, "The Company is executing certain corporate restructuring activities across the organization to increase efficiency and focus its business, including the divestitures of the GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Transamerican Auto Parts businesses."

We'll have to wait to see where the chips fall with Polaris, as it figures out how to move forward in this new world. That said, the company does make excellent powersport equipment. But you can't bank just on good engineering. 

https://www.rideapart.com/news/738495/polaris-sales-plunge-snowmobile-utv-atv-third-quarter/

 

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6 minutes ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

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anytime you'd like to take an IQ test, let me know dimwit

 

You just proved my point, friendless guy.

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20 minutes ago, ZR6000RR said:

You just proved my point, friendless guy.

strange, we just got home from dinner with friends and they're here watching the Badger/Iowa game with us right now.   I bet they'd love to read some of the stupid shit you've posted here and all over the internet for many years.   you're dumb as a stump.  

 

edit: maybe we should have stayed out, Iowa is kicking their asses badly.  I may have to go get more beer and wine. 

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10 minutes ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

 

you'd best be quiet then... ;)

 

I don't remember being loud :thumbsup:

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Just now, Sled_Hed said:

I don't remember being loud :thumbsup:

 

we're not allowed to comment on things we haven't bought

17 minutes ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

strange, we just got home from dinner with friends and they're here watching the Badger/Iowa game with us right now.   I bet they'd love to read some of the stupid shit you've posted here and all over the internet for many years.   you're dumb as a stump.  

Pic? Not one from your barely legal!

1 hour ago, ZR6000RR said:

Pic? Not one from your barely legal!

Dick pic?

Fag

4 minutes ago, awful knawful said:

Dick pic?

Fag

Pissed off your lover? 

2 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

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anytime you'd like to take an IQ test, let me know dimwit

I'm unconcerned, but have a stash of parts squirreled away.   yeah, I can see kids or incompetent adults riding them f'ng those up being an issue.

you'd best be quiet then... ;)

I can see several things. 

where does BRP get all the $ to keep innovating shit like this?   wait... I think I know!!!   :lol:

@Zambroski might want one... since it's a CAT 

when your customers happily pay $20K for a sled and you sell more of them than the green Cat brand... you can do shit like this.  

sounds like a company that really cares about their customers  9_9

The thing is, some of those parts have been NLA for 3-4-5-6 years already and were NLA when the newest sleds were 5-6 years old.  

It makes is very challenging to pick up a nice used sled knowing you are 1 a-arm away from having to wait to find a sled being parted out or hope to Copart or IAAI a sled.

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2 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

incorrect

anytime you'd like to take an IQ test, let me know dimwit

I'm unconcerned, but have a stash of parts squirreled away.   yeah, I can see kids or incompetent adults riding them f'ng those up being an issue.

you'd best be quiet then... ;)

I can see several things. 

where does BRP get all the $ to keep innovating shit like this?   wait... I think I know!!!   :lol:

@Zambroski might want one... since it's a CAT 

when your customers happily pay $20K for a sled and you sell more of them than the green Cat brand... you can do shit like this.  

sounds like a company that really cares about their customers  9_9

Pass.  It looks like one of those stupid E sleds and I don't care for the beaver tale at all.  I may pick up a Cat SX yet this year.  I'm really not interested in rebuilding another fucking doo.  God damn doll handed nooks!

7 minutes ago, Zambroski said:

Pass.  It looks like one of those stupid E sleds and I don't care for the beaver tale at all.  I may pick up a Cat SX yet this year.  I'm really not interested in rebuilding another fucking doo.  God damn doll handed nooks!

I hope you can find a cat sx for sale. There might be 2 for sale this year and they will be gobbled up for spare parts by the race teams 

27 minutes ago, Not greg b said:

I hope you can find a cat sx for sale. There might be 2 for sale this year and they will be gobbled up for spare parts by the race teams 

He can just buy one of the new 2025 Polaris sleds being hucked by the racers.  I'm fairly certain I've seen 5 or 6 new ones now listed for sale.

Or this not raced 2023.

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1 hour ago, Zambroski said:

Pass.  It looks like one of those stupid E sleds and I don't care for the beaver tale at all.  I may pick up a Cat SX yet this year.  I'm really not interested in rebuilding another fucking doo.  God damn doll handed nooks!

Pro tip, look into a 92-96 Jag 

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10 hours ago, Not greg b said:

I would imagine after this season 800ho Suzuki parts are going to be gone. 

Textron started running out zuke parts 3 or 4 years ago. At the time I was told they wouldn't be ordering any ever again. 

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9 hours ago, ZR6000RR said:

Pic? Not one from your barely legal!

:wtf: 

7 hours ago, racinfarmer said:

The thing is, some of those parts have been NLA for 3-4-5-6 years already and were NLA when the newest sleds were 5-6 years old.  

It makes is very challenging to pick up a nice used sled knowing you are 1 a-arm away from having to wait to find a sled being parted out or hope to Copart or IAAI a sled.

sounds like they're no longer for you then.  idk where the pricing will be this season but a 2016 and newer 6000 any flavor might be a good one to get as a spare or for a kid and you could throttle limit it.  

7 hours ago, Zambroski said:

Pass.  It looks like one of those stupid E sleds and I don't care for the beaver tale at all.  I may pick up a Cat SX yet this year.  I'm really not interested in rebuilding another fucking doo.  God damn doll handed nooks!

it's funky looking, bet it rips though.  going to be a sea of red and yellow on the track this season... and very little green.

I saw Zandstra had a 23 Cat for sale in SX buy/trade/sell yesterday and that was the only one recently listed... if you want to deal with that crew.  9_9

1 minute ago, krom said:

Textron started running out zuke parts 3 or 4 years ago. At the time I was told they wouldn't be ordering any ever again. 

I stocked up on spare gaskets and seals last winter and have a spare complete stock top end.  thanks again for that!  ;)

 

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7 hours ago, mnstang said:

Pro tip, look into a 92-96 Jag 

Hard pass.  I'm nostalgic on old sleds so long as somebody else tinkers with them.  I have no interest in that old stuff other than I can appreciate a quality restore and upkeep.

1 hour ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

:wtf: 

sounds like they're no longer for you then.  idk where the pricing will be this season but a 2016 and newer 6000 any flavor might be a good one to get as a spare or for a kid and you could throttle limit it.  

it's funky looking, bet it rips though.  going to be a sea of red and yellow on the track this season... and very little green.

I saw Zandstra had a 23 Cat for sale in SX buy/trade/sell yesterday and that was the only one recently listed... if you want to deal with that crew.  9_9

I stocked up on spare gaskets and seals last winter and have a spare complete stock top end.  thanks again for that!  ;)

 

I wouldn't buy shit from Zandstra unless it had a crate around it.  Clapped out, chop shop, cobbled up left overs.

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3 minutes ago, Zambroski said:

I wouldn't buy shit from Zandstra unless it had a crate around it.  Clapped out, chop shop, cobbled up left overs.

ikr... 9_9

this past spring was probably the time to grab one but who knew they wouldn't make any 25's?

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1 minute ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

ikr... 9_9

this past spring was probably the time to grab one but who knew they wouldn't make any 25's?

Honestly, the race teams trying to stay Cat must be getting fed up with this shit.  It's years goings on now.  I picked up a sled from one team that sold their fleet then had to buy them all back just to race again because Textron voted to step out of racing for a year.  I mean, how can you continue to be loyal anymore?  With a sled that is 3rd place in almost all categories now.  It makes me sad and angry but, Textron is famous for this shit.

 

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1 hour ago, Crnr2Crnr said:

I stocked up on spare gaskets and seals last winter and have a spare complete stock top end.  thanks again for that!  ;)

 

o-rings can be had at your local hydraulics shop, or ordered online from an 0-ring supplier.

I'm not that familiar with the 500, but the f6/f7/f8/ct6/ct8 cranks seals and water pump seals interchange.  even the thermostat housing gaskets interchange between zuke and ac 800s

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Just now, Zambroski said:

Honestly, the race teams trying to stay Cat must be getting fed up with this shit.  It's years goings on now.  I picked up a sled from one team that sold their fleet then had to buy them all back just to race again because Textron voted to step out of racing for a year.  I mean, how can you continue to be loyal anymore?  With a sled that is 3rd place in almost all categories now.  It makes me sad and angry but, Textron is famous for this shit.

 

there's very few teams left on them... but they're testing the new chassis.  9_9 

Just now, krom said:

o-rings can be had at your local hydraulics shop, or ordered online from an 0-ring supplier.

I'm not that familiar with the 500, but the f6/f7/f8/ct6/ct8 cranks seals and water pump seals interchange.  even the thermostat housing gaskets interchange between zuke and ac 800s

I'm good on everything.  500 has almost 7k trouble free miles on it and it's due for a refresh but have everything to do it twice.  funny to think I picked it up with 600 miles on it for just under $4k and the only issues I've had is a jackshaft bearing (my bad) and a broken primary spring (Cat's bad).   picking up DSC's was the best $ I spent on it.  at this point, I don't think I'll ever part with it as I'm emotionally attached.  the bonus... I can put anyone from my wife or daughter and an experienced rider on it and they'll have a good time.  if/when there's grandkids I'll get some extra lower A-arms.   :)

 

CMRtoo many has been exposed. Fuck him!

13 hours ago, Zambroski said:

Hard pass.  I'm nostalgic on old sleds so long as somebody else tinkers with them.  I have no interest in that old stuff other than I can appreciate a quality restore and upkeep.

I wouldn't buy shit from Zandstra unless it had a crate around it.  Clapped out, chop shop, cobbled up left overs.

Even then.

Wonder if the hauler is still for sale.

29 minutes ago, racinfarmer said:

Even then.

Wonder if the hauler is still for sale.

I saw it for sale this summer. In some posts he had 

17 minutes ago, Not greg b said:

I saw it for sale this summer. In some posts he had 

I can only imagine the quality of the hauler.

It’s probably mint lol 

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as if we haven't gotten enough junk in our mailbox this year... 

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